The main electrical panel has a "manual interlock" for hooking up the generator. The top right breaker on the main panel cannot be turned on unless the main breaker for the house is turned off. To connect a generator use the following procedure:
- Keep the Chlorinator turned up a bit higher than you might think. It will save you on the cost of Shock (which has gotten much more costly in the last few years)
- Pool magnet a few times a season to remove the minerals
- Algaecide as needed
- Shock ~once a week
- Backwash and replace DE (Diatomaceous Earth) every 1-2 weeks. One bag put in the skimmer after backwash completed.
1. Ensure water level 1/2 level above skimmers or higher (as you're removing water when you backwash)
2. Extend the drain hose
3. Turn off Filter
4. Turn Valve to "Backwash"
5. Turn on Filter
6. Watch sight glass for the water to clear
7. Turn off Filter
8. Turn valve to "Rinse"
9. Turn on Filter for a few seconds
10. Turn off Filter
11. Repeat from Step 4 - 10 a few times until the water is mostly clear when turning on in "Backwash"
12. Turn off Filter
13. Turn Valve to "Filter"
14. Turn on Filter
15. Slowly Empty one bag of DE into the skimmer box to recharge the filter
There's a ring of lights around the outside fence. They all plug in to a power strip in the shed. They are just rope lights from Costco and I modified the wires to use underground low voltage cable to connect them. The sensors are all in one place (except for the one that crosses the second gate). You can use the remote to turn them on, set the color/pattern/etc to light up the pool area. For the one that crosses the gate i just run an extension cord out to it during parties/etc.
These are service companies that may be of use
| Name | Contact | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Chris' Small Engine Repair | Chris Higgins, 484.633.6008, chiggins483@483.com | Great for low cost small engine repairs (leaf blower, lawnmowers, etc) |
| Jeff's Window Cleaning | www.jeffswindowcleaning.com, 215.622.7116 | Cleaning outside of windows and chandelier |
| Krings Hearth and Home | 610.367.4488, www.kringsonline.com | Propane fireplace service company |
| Hovan the Sealing Man | www.hovanthesealingman.com | Re-sealing of driveway every couple years |
| Scenic View Landscaping | 484.633.6008 | Used for fertilizer |